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    Kakadu National Park - Day 1 & 2

    Aug 4–6, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    We’ve been in Kakadu since yesterday and there is so much to see and do. We’re staying in Cooinda Campground which is part of Cooinda Lodge accommodation.
    Took it very easy yesterday after setting up. Had a lovely swim in the pool and chatted to staff about the “must do” things in the park
    This morning we drove some pretty full on 4WD drive tracks to Jim Jim Falls bush walk.
    Jim Jim Falls hasn’t been open for six years so was a good place to start. It was an extremely challenging walk or should I say scramble and climb over rocks to get to the falls, beach pool and plunge pool. Well worth the difficult walk in.
    This afternoon we went on the Yellow Water sunset cruise through the wetlands of Kakadu. We highly recommend this cruise (Lucy recommended it to us). The wetland is spectacular and full of an amazing variety birdlife, crocodiles and water buffalo.
    I had been dying to see estuarine (salt water) crocs so this cruise didn’t disappoint. We saw so many crocs and had a couple of really big ones (over 5mtr) swim along side our boat.
    We also saw heaps of Jabiru, whistling kites, some eagles and heaps of other birds. We also saw some water buffalo in the distance.
    The sunset was spectacular too!!
    Kakadu definitely needs more than a couple of days to see what it has to offer.
    We have one more day here but I’ve split the post as we did so much today and we have heaps planed for tomorrow.    Read more

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    Darwin

    Jul 31–Aug 4, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    We’ve spent a fabulous four days exploring Darwin and catching up with friends.
    Lovely city, perfect weather, great street art and lots to see and do.

    We visited the art gallery and museum which was really interesting. Learned more about cyclone Tracy and Darwin’s history.

    Had some really great meals at the waterfront and the Darwin Boat trailer club.

    Beautiful sunsets over Mindil beach.

    We’ll be back again sometime.    Read more

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    Katherine

    Jul 29–31, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    Nice stay in Katherine.
    The puppies were looked after by a lovely lady who lives at Tindal RAAF base with her husband and two little boys. They had the best day running around on grass, playing ball with the kids and paddling in their pool.
    We also had a great day floating in the hot springs (bigger than Bitter springs and very nice).

    We then enjoyed a two gorge boat cruise in the afternoon at Nitmiluk National Park.    Read more

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    Kununurra

    Jul 27–29, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C

    Stayed in Kununurra again for two nights. We had a dust reduction system installed and did some exploring while we waited.
    We crossed the iconic Ivanhoe Crossing, had a yummy breakfast at Kimberly cafe (tried their croffles), visited the Hoochery Distillery and sample their rum and Andrew tried his hand at fishing in Croc country. Thank goodness we only saw a few kangaroos and Roaming cattle.Read more

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    Mimbi Caves

    Jul 24–26, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 31 °C

    Our second time camping here. Fabulous campground owned and operated by the local aboriginal community. This time we had the time to stay two nights and do the cave tour.

    The cave tour was so good. The local guide gave us so much background to the area and his family. He showed us the local rock art and shared his stories.
    Great damper at the end as well.    Read more

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    Historic Sun Picture Theatre
    Cable BeachThe last of the sunset in the background1Town beach1

    Broome

    Jul 11–18, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    We enjoyed a relaxing week in Broome. Took in the sunsets, enjoyed Matsos and Spinifex brewery and the dogs enjoyed long runs and swims on Cable beach.
    We then flew to Brisbane for my mum’s 90th birthday. Such a great event.Read more

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    Arrived into Broome

    July 11, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    And what a treat, I forgot I booked an absolute beach front site, we are here for a week, surrounded by birds and palms.

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    Cygnet Bay pearl farm

    Jul 9–11, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    Awesome couple of days on the Dampier Peninsula.
    We stayed in the Divers Creek bush camping area of Cygnet Bay pearl Farm.
    It was so relaxing and peaceful. We did the Pearl Farm tour and learned how they farm their pearls.
    Had a fabulous dinner in their onsite restaurant.
    On the way to Broome we stopped in at Beagle Bay and visited the local communities Catholic Church. The local aboriginal community built the church with the help of the Catholic priest.
    The altar and other areas is adorned with mother of pearl and pearling oyster shells.    Read more

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    Horizontal Falls overnight trip

    Jul 8–9, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    The horizontal falls overnight tour is a ‘must do’ experience. David Attenborough has described this as the eighth wonder of the world simply stunning, breathtaking and any other superlative you can think of. We flew by seaplane from Derby mid afternoon landing in Talbot bay to the house boat and pontoon where we stayed overnight.
    Once landed we were taken by jet boat to the embayment which has the horizontal falls.
    The falls occur due to the volume of water moving through the small area between the rock cliffs at the change of the tides.
    The water is a beautiful turquoise colour.
    After the jet boat we went back to the pontoon for a swim with lemon sharks, then a yummy barramundi dinner.
    Early the next morning (really early) we saw the sunrise and had a final jet boat trip to the falls before flying back the Derby.    Read more

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    Derby

    Jul 6–8, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    We spent 2 nights in Derby. Nice place although we arrived on a Sunday so not much happening on either day. We explored the jetty which looks so tall during low tide as the tides in this part of WA are up to 12 metres.
    Took our dogs for a walk and tested out their muzzles to protect them from 1080 baits. I clearly put Peaches on the wrong way.
    We also walked around some sculptures along the sandy tidal flats. The artist, Mark Norval, is an outstanding Kimberley artist who works very closely with the local aboriginal people.
    His gallery has a fabulous cafe attached so enjoyed their coffee while viewing the gallery.
    Such a nice little town.

    PS. Check out our ladder to get in our window now our door won’t open.    Read more

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    Mimbi Caves in the Kimberly's

    July 5, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Stopped up overnight at Mimbi Caves. Aboriginal run station. Very pretty place. Still no door and having to climb in and out of window. Last night we caught up with Steff and Glen and Bungle Bungles caravan park.Read more

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    El Questro day 2 - Emma Gorge

    July 2, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Great walk to Emma Gorge today. Pretty challenging with quite a bit of rock scrambling. Very worth the effort.
    Refreshing swim our reward.

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    Zebedee thermal springs
    Pigeonhole lookoutThe Durack treeExplosion gorge

    El Questro day 1

    July 1, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 16 °C

    Awesome day at El Questro. Morning dip and soak at Zebedee springs. So warm at 32 degrees.
    We completed some great 4WD tracks as including Pigeon lookout and Explosion gorge.
    Awesome day with dinner at the Steakhouse. Such a great day.Read more

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    The Infamous Gibb River Road

    June 30, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 23 °C

    Nope not doing it, seen enough busted cars and caravans coming back. Plus we are not dust proof (yet). On our way to El Questro Station .

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    Lake Argyle

    Jun 25–28, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    This is a must visit destination in the East Kimberley’s. Stunning!!
    Gorgeous location, awesome campground and pool and the sunset cruise was fabulous.
    So many cute puppies and a good number of squishy faced doggos.
    Peach and Pablo would also highly rate this destination.    Read more

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    Alice Springs to Daly Waters

    Jun 21–22, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C

    On the road again. Left Alice Springs and drove to Devils Marbles Hotel for the night. Stopped at Aileron with giant aboriginal sculptures on the way.
    Next day travelled to the historic and iconic Daly Waters Hotel for a night. What an experience!!
    Side note - food amazing at both overnight locations.    Read more

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    Tomorrows weather

    June 20, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 21 °C

    Back on the road after waiting for repairs. Caravan still a bit bruised and battered after the Oodnadata track. But we're rolling again. Look at tomorrows weather in Daly Waters, how exciting!

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    More of our final weekend Alice Springs

    June 15, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    We’ve been making the most of everything Alice Springs and the surrounds has to offer. This will be our last weekend with us hoping to be back on the road by Wednesday or Thursday.
    Yesterday we visited the Alice Springs Telegraph station which was part of the old telegraph line completed in 1871. It was also where the first children of the stolen generation were housed and educated. Really interesting place and well restored.
    Today the puppies were looked after while we went back to the West MacDonnell Ranges. We visited Ellery Creek waterhole (Andrew posted this), did the Dolomite walk and then visited Standley Chasm.
    Standley Chasm is owned and managed by the Local Arrernte people. Stunning space and the cafe was really good too.    Read more

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    Final days in Alice

    June 15, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Went to Ellery Creek Big Hole in West Macdonnell Ranges. Did the Dolomite walk, which is part of Larapinta trail, dogs being dog sat by mad paws.

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